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By Haze99 · Posted
The canteen pouch on your right side is an M-1967 MLCE. However not uncommon for soldiers in this time period to be issued M-1956, M-1967 & ALICE items. -
By cwnorma · Posted
Thought this would be a useful addition to this thread: A side-by-side comparison of the two known sizes of E.A. Dreher and Sons' Reserve Military Aviator badges: Although dwarfed by its oversized sibling, the smaller badge is nonetheless full size; measuring in at a regulation 3-inches. In scale and proportion, it is also similar to badges made by William Link, N.S.Meyer/I. Scheuer, and Robbins. Although difficult to see in the photo, the smaller badge bears the same E.A. Dreher and Sons, Newark, NJ and STERLING hallmarks (lightly stamped) as its larger sibling. Construction is also identical: Three separately cast and polished pieces silver soldered together at the shield. The gold, gothic US is itself slightly smaller than the version used on the larger badge. At some point, likely acquiescing to pressure from military leadership, WW1 era wing makers like Dreher began producing some regulation-sized badges alongside more popular, flashier, larger-sized wings. Evidently, owing to their scarcity, these smaller badges were not received as favorably by the aviators. -
By Dog Of Spades · Posted
@Teamski was spot on here. A fantastic example @Championhilz! This is A-20G-25 SERIAL #43-9134 SHAG ON Tale Letter N and was assigned to 2nd Lt. M.D. Gentry of the 312th Bomb Group, 386th Bomb Squadron. In October of 44 the plane was transferred to CRTC (Combat Replacement Training Center) at Nadzab, New Guinea. It was lost on a mission to Wewak, 9 Feb 45. Several examples exist in Rampage of The Roarin' 20's International Historical Research Associates. *Note that further examination of the completed score board missions shows the familiar 386th ♣️(club) insignia atop each bomb instead of the typical star. Records show a 1st Lt. John L. Goodman as in Intelligence Officer with the 386th Records show a Sgt. Ted Pojasek with the 386th Bomb Squadron ( Most Likely Assistant Crew Chief ) on SHAG ON Records show a Master Sgt. Donald M. Fry - He was the Crew Chief on SHAG ON Records show a Lt. Henry K. Brand - 312th Bomb Group Photo Officer -
By Haze99 · Posted
April 16, 2025 Crestview, Florida Staff Sgt. Justin Day (not shown) a medically-retired 24th SOW Combat Controller and Purple Heart recipient, received the home from Building Homes for Heroes, a nonprofit organization committed to rebuilding lives and supporting injured veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Savannah Stephens) Special Reconnaissance Airman wearing grey beret and CCT Airmen wearing red or scarlet.n -
By KurtA · Posted
Yes. Really huge ugly rectangular building. The Battlefield Trust bought it and will soon demo it They would love to also purchase and vaporize McDonalds and KFC. -
By kfields · Posted
I looked up the history of Ronald Rosser, an Ohio MOH recipient from the Korean War. Lots of photographs on his obit but this period photograph stuck out to me. Rosser is pointing to 12 marks on his carbine. Kill markings? His obit claims he was responsible for 13 enemy kills. Can't say I've seen anything like this done by an infantryman. -
By USARV72 · Posted
A few from FIG Battle of the Bulge and Ft Dix Battle of the Bulge back in 80s-90s, those were the days. -
By manayunkman · Posted
I didn’t know that but the place was really an eyesore. -
By pwcosol · Posted
If you care to go to F.T.s website, you might sift through the "Knife Knotes" files. There is a lot of very interesting info posted there, and possibly more on the CUK in question... http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/archive_writing.htm -
By ScottG · Posted
Nice group and story, I was once part of the 5th ID myself and have always had a soft spot for their WWI and WWII history. Scott
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